Splashes of Watercolor

Hey Boo - Color Throwdown #716

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Happy Halloween!  Almost!  I'm celebrating today with the cards I created for my grandkids for this week's Color Throwdown challenge.  Our color combo is Purple, Blush, and Sage Green.  Perfect colors for Halloween!

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So I recently purchased the Hey Boo die set from Ellen Hutson LLC specifically for this year's cards.  And of course the all around perfect bear from the All Inside stamp set had to be the star!  Well, at least his ghost did!

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There was a lot of detailed work involved in creating these cards, but it sure was fun!  The bear was stamped on vellum, then that was flipped to the back side so that the outline was more faded (ghost-like).  The heart he's holding actually hides the foam mounting tape that pops him up so he kind of looks like he's floating in the air.  The sentiment was pieced using each of the challenge colors and it was popped up too.

Each one of the 4 cards a a bit different.

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Can you see the glittery stars in the sky?

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Please join us this week for the challenge!  The details are HERE, and this is where you can get some fabulous inspiration!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Karen Rogers,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!!  Happy Halloween!! 

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Essentials by Ellen All Inside dies Shop at: EH	MFT Star Confetti Stencil set Shop at: SSS | SHOP	Distress ink - bundled sage Shop at: EH | SSS | SBC	Distress ink - Milled Lavender Shop at: EH | SSS | SBC
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Scenic Route - Color Throwdown #715

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Happy Wednesday again!  Today is the day for a brand new Color Throwdown challenge!  Our color palette this week is all about Fall - Orange, Green, and White.

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I went with the Fall theme and pulled out an older Rubbernecker die set for my card.  I don't believe this set is available any more but I've linked a newer set below in the linky list that is even better!!  I've paired it with a beautiful Sizzix 3D Botanical embossed background for added texture.

Here is my card:

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I also added some "bubbles" from Trinity Stamps for a little bling!

We really hope you'll play along with us this week!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Jen Mitchell,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

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PEACE - Color Throwdown #714

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Hey, y'all!  It's time for the latest Color Throwdown challenge and this week our colors are Navy, Mustard, and Brown.

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I just purchased some of the latest Tim Holtz - Sizzix holiday collection dies and thought the Christmas Cutouts would work beautifully with these colors.  Here's my very first Christmas card for this season:

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I really thought the background water in the inspiration photo looked like a galaxy, so that's what inspired my background!  I used a couple of the Ranger Distress Mica sprays to create it.

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I painted the moon and stars with some metallic gold paint.  There is so much shine!  I love it!

Now it's your turn to create using these colors!  Post your link on the CTD blog, but first visit with the DT members to get some awesome inspiration!

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Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Jennie Maier ,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Day - Color Throwdown #713

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Happy Wednesday!  It's time for another new Color Throwdown challenge, and I'm hosting this week!  I've chosen Pink, Burgundy, Green, and Cream as our color combo!

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I thought a pretty floral card was in order using this beautiful palette, so I decided to use the Simon Says Stamp Alstroemeria stem die for the focal point.  Alstroemeria has been one of my favorite flowers for as long as I can remember!

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I also used a stem of the SSS Etched Laurel Leaves die as a "filler" behind my stem.  And how beautiful is that Sizzix 3-D Honeycomb embossed background??!  I love it!

We would love for you to play along this week!  All the details can be found on the CTD blog and please check out the beautiful inspiration for you from the DT members:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Christy Stanford,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for dropping by this week!  Stay crafty!!

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Chill Vibes - Color Throwdown #712

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Hello, all!  This week's Color Throwdown challenge is to use these colors:   Blue, Orange, Kraft, and Cream.

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I needed a birthday card for a pretty cool young man and I thought these colors would work well.

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I did a bit of ink blending on the background with Distress inks, then used the SSS Layered Confetti stencils for a Bokeh effect, also using Distress inks and a bit of Hero Arts Unicorn white pigment ink.

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I used the Essentials by Ellen Stay Cool stamp set for the "sand" and "waves" effect as well as for the sentiment.  There is also a bit of Ranger Glossy Accents on some of the waves.

We hope you will play along with us this week.  Head on over to the CTD blog for all the rules to play and for some great inspiration from the design team:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Patricia of Nana's Hobbies,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for dropping by!  

Enjoy the rest of your week and be sure to get some crafting in!

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Botanicals - Color Throwdown #711

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Happy Wednesday!  Our Color Throwdown challenge this week features some beautiful deep color hues - Turquoise, Yellow, Brown, and Green.

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I love the contrast of the bright yellow and the deep teal.  

Here's my card:

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For my background I used a TCW stencil called Mini Ferns, blending green ink on the teal paper.  The flower and leaves are from a Sizzix die set called Corsage dies. The arch is from the Ellen Hutson Essential Arches die set, and the sentiment is from the Papertrey Ink Tropics set. 

We hope you will play along with us in the challenge this week!  The details are on the CTD blog and here are links to all the great inspiration from the DT members:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Nance Salkeld,  Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

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Under the Sea - Color Throwdown #710

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Happy Wednesday!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge!  This week our colors are Ivory, Kraft, and Aqua.

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I love this color palette!  And I used it to make a beach related birthday card!  

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I used several stencils and several inks and layered them over and over to achieve this look.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink. All products that are still available are linked at the end of this post.

We would love for you to play along with us this week!  Check out the details at the CTD blog and check out all the awesome inspiration from the DT members here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Donna Hardcastle, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

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Fantasy Floral Hugs - Color Throwdown #708

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Hey, folks! This week our Color Throwdown combo consists of Pink, Coral, Dark Purple, and Green.

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I used all dies this week to make a birthday card for a sweet friend: Altenew Fantasy Floral die, Impression Obsession Birdcage die, and Spellbinders Simply Perfect Mix and Match sentiment dies.  And I love how they all came together!

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I used an old Cuttlebug embossing folder called Leafy Branch, which I still love, for the background.

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We sure would love for you to play along with us.  Get all the details and inspiration from the design team at the CTD blog.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Elizabeth Stewart, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

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WISH - Color Throwdown #707

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Hello and happy Wednesday to you!

It's time for another Color Throwdown challenge and this week our colors are Mustard, Navy, and Turquoise. This is such a great combo!

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I wasn't sure I was going to like it but I ended up loving it! Especially when I layered the colors side by side on the white card base.

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And with the big glittery letters on top of them...man, everything really pops!

I loved it so much I made a second card too!

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I am quite sure I'll be using this MFT Stamps big Wish die again and again in the future.

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We hope to see you in the gallery this week!  Check out the details for the challenge at the CTD blog and look at all the wonderful inspiration for you here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Michal Danon-Held, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

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Bold Happy Birthday - Color Throwdown #706

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Happy Wednesday! It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge and this week our colors are Aqua, Lime Green, and White.  My favorite combo!! 

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Today I have a simple (kind of) birthday shaker card that I made to show you.   It was TOTALLY inspired by Carly Tee Minner's card HERE. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have that die and make a similar card!

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I ink blended fewer colors than Carly did so I felt it needed a little more pizzazz.  Then I added the washi tape and twine, and it's a little more festive now!

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Love it!  

Please find some crafty time to play along with us this week!  You can find all the inspiration you need right here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Rosemary Dennis, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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